Curriculum Vitae
BIOGRAPHY
Professor Emeritus Datuk Dr Shad Saleem Faruqi is a Malaysian legal scholar and professor of law at the University of Malaya, currently holding the Tunku Abdul Rahman Chair as Professor of Constitutional Law. He is also the fourth holder of the Tun Hussein Onn Chair in International Studies at the Institute of Strategic and International Studies (ISIS) Malaysia effective July 2019 to June 2021. He is an Emeritus Professor of Law at Universiti Teknologi Mara, Shah Alam. He has served Universiti Teknologi MARA in Shah Alam, Selangor in various capacities from 1971 onwards. He served as the Head of the Diploma in Law programme (1979–1984), as Assistant Rector (1996–1999), Assistant Vice-Chancellor (1999–2001) and Legal Advisor (1996–2006, 2010–2017)
He has also served in the faculties of law at the International Islamic University Malaysia, part-time at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia and a visiting professor/Honorary Legal Adviser/Holder of the Tun Sambanthan Chair at Universiti Sains Malaysia and adjunct professor at New England University, Australia.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
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LEGAL PHILOSOPHY
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HUMAN RIGHTS
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GOVERNANCE
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CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
- Phd (S.J.D), (INTERNATIONAL LAW / HUMAN RIGHTS / INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS)Harvard University, Cambridge
MEMBERSHIPS
- MEMBER OF THE GOVERNMENT?S INSTITUTIONAL REFORM COMMITTEE, MEMBER2020 to present (National)
- MEMBER OF THE JUDICIAL APPOINTMENTS COMMISSION, MEMBER2000 to present (National)
- MEMBER OF THE MALAYSIA AGREEMENT 1963 COMMITTEE, MEMBER2020 to 2023 (National)
- FELLOW OF THE ACADEMY OF SCIENCES MALAYSIA, MEMBER2020 to 2023 (National)
PUBLICATIONS
Article in Journal
- Faruqi, S. S. (2020). Between two shores: Courts, the constitution and the Shariah. Singapore Academy of Law Journal, 32, 414-457.
Books
Chapter in Books
Other Publications
- Faruqi, S. S. (2023, 13 November). Sarawak and the use of English. The Star. - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
- Faruqi, S. S. (2023, 30 October). Unique system of monarchy. The Star. - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
ACADEMIC/PROF. SERVICES
Contribution to external organisation
- (2023) Perbincangan Berkenaan Isu Perlembagaan Berkaitan Institusi Raja-Raja, National, (Expert Advisor)
- (2023) Perbincangan Berkenaan Isu Perlembagaan Berkaitan Institusi Raja-Raja, National, (Expert Advisor)
Contribution to event
- (2023) Global Pluralism Monitoring Team, Canada-is There Protection for Pluralism in Malaysia?, National, (Panelist/Moderator)
- (2023) Building Inclusive Communities: Malaysia's Constitutional Experience, National, (Participant)
Mentoring
- (2023) Provided Legal Advice to Pejabat Penasihat Undang-Undang, UM On Proposed Amendments to Auku, University, (Academic Advisor)